Burke, VA
A 35-year-old male asked:
Saw orthopedic today for major knee pain;numbness in feet. said wasn't ligament sprain like other doctors said.gave me steroids. knee hurts.confused?
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Dr. Karen Butleranswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Well: Sounds like you have had this knee seen by a few doctors. I would suggest you return to your primary doctor and start over. Not right here for your symptoms. Be persistent until a diagnosis is found
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Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Spine issue?: NMS but the numbness in your feet points to a nerve impingement issue likely starting at the lumbar spine. This may also be causing your knee pain as well especially there is no evidence of sprain or joint swelling. A neurologic exam may be in order.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2016
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